Back to School Beading Blog

Its the time of year when all the young folks (and those young at Heart) return to school, college and university. Our own kids return this week and next and are leaving us feeling a bit bereft. We’ve loved having them running about creating lots of crafty bits and bobs in the background. Together though, we’ve thought of some cracking back to school ideas, essential beading and craft accessories and reward ideas. 

Want to personalise your little ones pencil cases, lunch boxes and apparel? Our alphabet beads are the perfect choice to create keychains, Bracelets and drop pendants. Attach your own charms to coat and bag zippers to help your kids add their individual style to their clothes and accessories. 

Are you starting a new college or university course? We’ve got everything you need at Beads Jar for the best start on your jewellery and craft making adventure. Browse our range of jewellery making tools, pliers, starter kits and checkout our wholesale options if you are needing anything for a big project. 

We’ve been busy creating lots of new starter kits ready to fuel your new passion and keep those idle hands busy. Now’s as good as time as any to start thinking about Christmas presents after all!

Going Crazy for Star Jars!!
A little, yet BRILLIANT idea to keep the kids engaged in their activities is the Star Jars! Forget the old star reward chart, pick up a jar/box/bag and fill with acrylic star beads, Glass Beads or whatever your kids can craft with. Every time they hit a target, clean a bedroom, do the dishes, get full marks in a test stick in another star until they have enough to create a bracelet,necklace or charm.

We are running a coupon code this week so you can stock up on anything you need. Enter the code BTS20 for 20% off all your purchases. (Starts Wednesday 1st September - Ends Midnight Sunday 5th September) 

Tag us in your makes, share on Facebook and Instagram and let us know what you are up to. 

Happy Beading from Sarah & Claire xXx